Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) vs Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016). In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) which has resolution of 1920 x 1080. Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016)
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 3 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.5 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 16 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 3300 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 13 MP | 64 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 9999 | Rs. 37999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is December, 2015. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) is Rs. 9999. The launch Date of the second phone is March 17, 2021. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 37999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has larger screen size of 6.7 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016)'s 5.5 inch screen. Both the phones have Super AMOLED Screen Type. Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) has display density of 401 PPI & Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has only 393 PPI display density. Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) has 16:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016)'s lower 3 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) (16 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 64 MP Quad Rear Camera outclasses Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016)'s 13 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016)'s 5 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 5.1.1 and the second one on 11 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy A7 (2016) | Samsung Galaxy A72 (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | Galaxy A72 | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | December, 2015 | March 17, 2021 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 74.09 x 151.5 x 7.3 mm | 77.4 x 165 x 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 172 g | 203 g |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 5.5 inches, 1080 x 1920 pixels | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 401 PPI | ~ 393 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.9% | |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 Screen Protection | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 3 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 16 GB | 256 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 128 GB | Yes, upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v4.1 | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, microUSB v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1 m upto 30 min | |
| IP Rating | IP67 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 13 MP | 64 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 5 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Face detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | Panorama, HDR, Single Take, Night Mode |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 5 MP | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | K @ 30 fps, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v5.1.1 (Lollipop) | Android v11 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| CPU | 1.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.3 GHz Kryo 465 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 465 Silver | |
| GPU | Adreno 618 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS, Instant Messaging | |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | Yes |
| Video | MP4, WMV, H.264 | Yes |
| FM Radio | Yes | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3300 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | |